Topic: Care Navigation Services
US Bill to Boost Student Mental Health: The Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act
A new bipartisan US bill aims to boost student mental health by requiring college IDs (or websites) to display contacts for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988), Crisis Text Line, and campus mental health centers. This Improving Mental Health Access
Social Media and Youth Depression: A Causal Link?
A UCSF study reveals a direct, causal link between increased social media use and rising depressive symptoms in preteens. With screen time surging, youth mental health is impacted, highlighting the role of factors like cyberbullying and the urgent need for
eMHPrac: Supporting National Implementation of Digital Mental Health in Australia
Australia’s eMHPrac program is a national, government-funded initiative that is advancing workforce capability and policy alignment to support the sustainable integration of digital mental health across Australia’s primary care system.
Digital Technologies Are at the Heart of a Bold Transformation in Mental Health Support in Wales
A bold shift toward open-access, preventative mental health support is underway in Wales, with digital technologies playing a central role. This direction was spotlighted at eMHIC’s landmark roundtable at Cardiff Castle on April 17, 2024, where leaders and experts came
Tackling Stigma Through Digital Innovation: Why New Government Funding for SANE Australia Will Have Global Benefits
The Australian government’s recent $27million investment into SANE digital recovery services for complex mental health nationally is more than a boost for service accessibility, —it’s a bold step away from the status quo and a promising glimpse of what’s possible
Digital Crisis Support as an Essential Service: A Global Imperative
This year, on World Mental Health Day, four leading international networks—Lifeline International, the International Federation of Telephone Emergency Services (IFOTES), Befrienders Worldwide, and the International Council for Helplines—united to emphasize their collective stance: crisis support services are not ancillary but
A Global Leap Forward in Digital Mental Health: Highlights from eMHIC24 in Ottawa
A groundbreaking event brought together global visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders to transform the landscape of digital mental health. With the powerful theme of “Building Capacity in Digital Mental Health: 24/7 Support for All,” the Congress showcased how technology is
AI Chatbots for Mental Health: Opportunities and Limitations
AI technology has brought significant advancements in various fields, including mental health care. AI chatbots, designed to provide mental health support, have become increasingly popular as tools to assist individuals in managing their mental health. These chatbots offer various services,
ConnexOntario Health Services
ConnexOntario Health Services Information is a provincial system navigation agency funded by Ontario Health (OH) to provide navigation services for mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services in Ontario.
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